Incahuasi (possibly from
Quechua ''inka''
Inca, ''wasi'' house, "Inca house",
[Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)]) is a mountain in the
Vilcabamba mountain range
The Vilcabamba mountain range is located in the region of Cusco, Peru, in the provinces of Anta, La Convención and Urubamba. It extends between 13°10' and 13°27'S. and 72°30' and 73°15'W for about 85 km. in the
Andes of
Peru whose summit reaches above sea level. It is situated in the
Apurímac Region,
Abancay Province,
Cachora District. The mountain lies on the bank of the
Apurímac River, opposite the archaeological site of
Choquequirao (possibly from in the
Quechua spelling Chuqik'iraw). On its northern slope there is a small archaeological site named
Inka Raqay. Tourists are also attracted by the viewpoint of Incahuasi which provides good views of the Apurímac valley, Choquequirao and
Padreyoc.
File:Camino a Choquequiraw.JPG, Signs for tourists at the viewpoint of Incahuasi with Padreyoc in the background.
References
Mountains of Peru
Mountains of Apurímac Region
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